2011 Peugeot 508 1.6L Diesel · EN11 LSE

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deferred repairs regarding suspension and rubber components. While the most recent test in February 2025 at 173,557 miles was a pass, it followed a failure just one week prior. That failure highlighted a fractured offside front coil spring and excessive wear on the nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage. The subsequent pass still noted slight play in the offside front anti-roll bar linkage, suggesting that suspension components are being addressed reactively rather than through preventative replacement. At 173,557 miles over 15 years, the car has averaged approximately 11,570 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage patterns for a vehicle of this age. The data shows consistent use, with roughly 4,500 to 8,000 miles covered between each annual inspection. There are no indications of long periods of standing that would lead to dry-rot or seized brake calipers, but the high cumulative mileage places significant mechanical stress on the drivetrain and suspension bushings. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the entire suspension geometry and rubberwork. The recurring presence of worn anti-roll bar linkages and perishing tyres across 2022 to 2025 indicates a history of neglecting consumable items until they reach failure points. Particular attention should be paid to the condition of the coil springs and the integrity of the control arm bushings. Given the repeated reports of tyres worn uneven on the edges, the wheel alignment should also be verified to ensure a mechanical fault is not causing premature tyre wear.